They are among 11 people originally arrested after the takeover for the former Wells Fargo bank building at 75 River St. in Santa Cruz in late 2011. In that incident, a group claiming to be acting "anonymously and autonomously but in solidarity with Occupy Santa Cruz" entered the bank building on Nov. 30, 2011. Amid numerous police negotiations, members of the group remained inside until leaving peacefully late on Dec. 2, 2011. Many said they wanted to turn the building into a community center.

Judge Paul Burdick previously dismissed charges against photojournalists Bradley Allen and Alex Darocy. He also dismissed charges against Edward Rector, Grant Garioch Wilson, Laurendeau and Alcantara after a preliminary hearing. Prosecutor Rebekah Young later refiled complaints against Alcantara and Laurendeau.

Monday's preliminary hearing is expected to last four to six hours. At that time, Burdick also will make a decision on whether to impose financial sanctions against the District Attorney's Office because of delays in turning over evidence to the defense.

In August, Burdick said he was frustrated with ongoing complaints from the defense regarding the prosecution's compliance with their requests for the video footage associated with the case. At that time, he said he would consider sanctioning the prosecution.

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Burdick on Friday ordered the defense attorneys to submit their arguments as to why he should -- and is legally able to -- impose the financial sanctions. The seven defendants also appeared, accompanied by a number of supporters.

Outside the courthouse, supporters held banners that said "Support the Santa Cruz Eleven." The defendants and their supporters argue that the real crime is that the Wells Fargo building remains empty even while banks have foreclosed on hundreds of homes throughout the country. A benefit to support the defendants is scheduled for Sunday at India Joze restaurant.